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Free State's Paul Bittinger (28) and Joe Dineen (12) celebrate their 28-26 victory over Olathe East on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State's Bryce Torneden (1) tries for an interception against Olathe East's Drae Johnson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State players watch as Firebirds kicker Alex Trent kicks an extra point to make it 28-20 in the Firebirds' eventual 28-26 victory on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State quarterback Joe Dineen (12) pitches the ball under pressure from Olathe East's Branden Trinkle in the Firebirds' 28-26 victory on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

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Free State's Zach Bickling hauls in a touchdown pass against Olathe East in the Firebirds' 28-26 victory on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

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Free State wide receiver Blake Winslow (7) fights for yardage after the catch against Olathe East's Parker Evans (18) and Nathan Guthrie on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

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Free State coach Bob Lisher, left, talks with quarterback Joe Dineen near the end of the game Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

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Free State's Joel Spain (3) and Keith Loneker (20) try to bring down Olathe East QB Connor Leach on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.

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Firebirds Lucas Werner, left, and Andrew Keating converge on Olathe East's Jalen Branson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at FSHS.